Pakistan, Aug. 11 -- A man was shot dead on Rawalpindi's Mall Road on Tuesday after allegedly opening fire on security personnel, police said.

Rawalpindi police identified the man as Muhammad Hussain and said he was killed in retaliatory firing. An official was reportedly injured in the incident.

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Police said investigators recovered evidence from Hussain's mobile phone and other belongings. Authorities said the findings could provide links relevant to the ongoing investigation.

Meanwhile, PTV News, citing security sources, reported that Hussain was a resident of Khyber district and an active PTI member. A PTI flag, weapons, and bullets were reportedly recovered from h...